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Optimizing Last-Mile Fulfillment for FMCG Businesses in the Middle East

Locus

predicted that the retail industry in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is on the verge of a pivotal shift. “E-commerce A recent report predicts that by 2030 , the share of smartphone connections in the Middle East and North African (MENA) regions will reach 92 percent from 76 percent in 2022. In 2019, Bain & Co.

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Spire and Gravity Supply Chain solutions helping restore flow of goods

Gravity Supply Chain

Developing end-to-end supply chain management software, Gravity optimizes operations, mitigates risk, and controls costs. In 1956, manually loading a ship cost $5.86 per ton; the standardized container cut that cost to just 16 cents a ton … The U.S. billion metric tons as of 2017. One joint solution.

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Supply Chain Ripple Effects of Russia’s War in Ukraine

Alloy

Logistics – Maersk has begun the process to divest its 30.75% stake in Russian port operator Global Ports Investments, United Parcel Service Inc has halted overflights in Russia. Some notable countries include Egypt, Turkey, Bangladesh and Iran which buy 60% of their wheat from Russia and Ukraine.

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This Week in Logistics News (March 20 – 26)

Logistics Viewpoints

Dublin-based Evocco lets you track, improve, and offset the climate impact of your food purchases based on your receipt. And now on to this week’s logistics news. Egypt’s Suez Canal blocked by huge container ship. Reports suggest it could be weeks before the ship is moved. That’s all for this week.

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Three Supply Chain Risk Management Lessons You Can Learn from the Suez Canal Block

CH Robinson Transportfolio

The BBC reported that 369 ships were stuck waiting for the Ever Given to be refloated. Perishables are on tight delivery schedules that ensure the product arrives at its destination fresh and ready for purchase. This may delay shipments, cause inventory shortages, and create logistical difficulties at various offloading points.

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Interoceanic Passages

Abivin

Nevertheless, they offer possibilities for routes that may encourage domestic imports and exports as well as the growth of logistical activities. The Suez Canal The Suez Canal is an artificial waterway that spans the Isthmus of Suez in northeastern Egypt and connects the Mediterranean Sea with the Gulf of Suez, an arm of the Red Sea.

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Which Industries Could Be Impacted by the Israel-Hamas Crisis?

Resilinc

Bordered by Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Egypt, the State of Israel is connected to even more countries through the global supply chain. Logistics Networks, Ports, and Oil Commercially, several airlines have suspended or canceled flights in and out of Israel, such as United, Delta, American Airlines, and Lufthansa.